chafe

"What irritation causes you to be so moody?"

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

"My son wore his backpack to school every day, carrying his books and lunch. "

"The school's new curriculum includes more hands-on science projects. "

"The friction between the pencil and paper allows us to write. "

"The loud chewing of the student next to her irritated the teacher. "

"The backpack was heavy, and it hurt her shoulders. "

"My sister's joyful expression showed how happy she was about the good news. "

"The teacher's inspiring speech stimulated the students to study harder for the exam. "

"These shoes only differ from those ones in having slightly longer laces."

"My friend often opinionated about the best way to study for exams. "

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."